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We bring you last week's top performances from Australians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an international center Marianna Tolo (196-89, agency: ProDep Management). She could not help Abdullah Gul (0-1) in their last game. Despite Tolo's very good performance the third-placed Abdullah Gul (0-1) was edged 76-74 on the road by the leading Istanbul Uni in the group E of Eurocup.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Australians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

#1. This week's number one is an international center Marianna Tolo (196-89, agency: ProDep Management, currently plays in EuroCup). She could not help Abdullah Gul (0-1) in their last game. Despite Tolo's very good performance the third-placed Abdullah Gul (0-1) was edged 76-74 on the road by the leading Istanbul Uni in the group E of Eurocup.
She had a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 10 rebounds. Tolo also added 2 blocks in 28 minutes on the court. It was her first game for Abdullah Gul this season.
Tolo is currently a member of the Australian senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to an international point guard Leilani Mitchell (165-85, college: Utah, currently plays in Turkey). She was the major contributor in Hatay's victory against the 12th-ranked Botas (0-2) 67-52 in the Turkish KBSL last Sunday.
Mitchell scored 13 points and added 4 passes.
Hatay Bsb (2-0) is placed fifth in the KBSL.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Mitchell's first year with the team.
This season she averages: 9.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 4.0apg, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 57.1%.
Mitchell is a naturalized American.
She played for the Australian national team in 2016.
Mitchell used to play for Dandenong Rangers in Australian league.

#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Stephanie Talbot (188-94, currently plays in France). She was not able to help Mondeville (2-2) in their last game. Despite Talbot's good performance Mondeville was crushed 95-72 at home by the leading Lattes Montpellier.
She recorded 14 points and added 3 passes in 25 minutes.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Talbot's first year with the team.
Talbot has individually a very good season with high stats. She averages: 15.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.0apg, 3FGP: 11.1% and FT: 75.0% in four games she played so far.
Former BA Centre of Excellence starter played for the Australian national team one years ago.

#4. Guard Lauren Mansfield (170-89, also represented by ProDep Management, college: Iowa St., currently plays in Poland) led Energa Torun to a victory over the closely-ranked MKK Siedlce (2-2) crushing them 86-64 in the Polish BLK in Sunday night's game.
Mansfield was MVP of the game. She scored 19 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 8 assists.
Energa Torun (2-3) is placed eighth in the BLK.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Mansfield has relatively good stats this season: 13.2ppg, 3.0rpg and 6.2apg.
She is also Australian national team player.

#5. International guard Rebecca Allen (185-92, agency: LBM Management, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Lyon (1-3) in their game against Basket Landes (3-1) in the French LFB.
She recorded 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
But Lyon was edged 61-58 in Mont de Marsan by the much higher-ranked Basket Landes (#3).
It was Lyon's third consecutive loss in a row.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
It's Allen's first season with the team.
Allen's overall stats this year are: 9.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3bpg.
She used to play for the Australian national team
last year.

One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Australian passport:

#1.Nicole Romeo (168-G-89, college: Washington, currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Gernika (0-1) crushing them 81-57 in the Eurocup last Wednesday.
Romeo recorded 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. It was her first game for Argon Uni Girona this season.
Her team is placed first in group G.
Romeo has a dual citizenship: Italian and Australian.

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in WNBL.
Boomers smashed Bendigo Spirit in Melbourne 90-63. The game was mostly controlled by Boomers. Bendigo Spirit managed to win fourth quarter 25-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Boomers forced 21 Bendigo Spirit turnovers and outrebounded them 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 p... [read more]

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in WNBL.

Boomers smashed Bendigo Spirit in Melbourne 90-63. The game was mostly controlled by Boomers. Bendigo Spirit managed to win fourth quarter 25-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Boomers forced 21 Bendigo Spirit turnovers and outrebounded them 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Bendigo Spirit helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international center Elizabeth Cambage (203-91) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international Jenna OHea (185-87) chipped in 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Nadeen Payne (188-93) produced 16 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bendigo Spirit will play next round against strong Adelaide Lightning trying to get back on the winning streak. Boomers will try to continue on its current victory against Perth Lynx at home. Another exciting game was between Boomers and Canberra Capitals where Boomers (3-1) crushed Canberra Capitals (2-2) on the road with 29-point difference 92-63. The former international center Elizabeth Cambage (203-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds. Jenna OHea contributed with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Power forward Eziyoda Magbegor (176-99) replied with 11 points and 5 rebounds for Canberra Capitals. Canberra Capitals' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Boomers will play against Perth Lynx (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Canberra Capitals will play against Dandenong Rangers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game was played in Townsville. Townsville Fire faced Canberra Capitals. Host Townsville Fire (2-0) defeated guests from Canberra (2-2) 76-65. Suzy Batkovic-Brown had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Natalie Hurst responded with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Canberra Capitals' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Townsville Fire will meet Dandenong Rangers (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Canberra Capitals will play against Dandenong Rangers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Bendigo. Local Bendigo Spirit (1-2) outscored Perth Lynx (0-3) 106-71. Betnijah Laney notched 27 points, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Bendigo Spirit's coach Simon Pritchard felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bendigo Spirit's next round opponent will be Adelaide Lightning (#3) on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Perth Lynx will play against Boomers (#1) in Melbourne and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 2 winless Dandenong was defeated by Sydney in a road game 70-65. Adelaide beat Perth at home 89-81.

Another exciting game was between Boomers and Canberra Capitals where Boomers (3-1) crushed Canberra Capitals (2-2) on the road with 29-point difference 92-63. Boomers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Canberra Capitals' 40 and made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Boomers had a 32-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Boomers brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international center Elizabeth Cambage (203-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Jenna OHea (185-87) contributed with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Boomers players scored in double figures. Power forward Eziyoda Magbegor (176-99) replied with 11 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Maddison Rocci (167-98) added 5 points and 4 assists in the effort for Canberra Capitals. Canberra Capitals' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Boomers will play against Perth Lynx (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Canberra Capitals will play against Dandenong Rangers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Melbourne: E.Cambage 27+8reb+2ast, J.O'Hea 19+7reb+5ast, B.Smart 16+3reb+2ast, R.Cole 11+5reb+5ast, M.Garrick 6+3ast, C.Duever 6+2rebUC Capitals: E.Magbegor 11+5reb+2ast, N.Hurst 10+1ast, L.Scherf 8+3reb, K.Gaze 8+1ast, M.Rocci 5+4reb+4ast, J.Hooper 5+3reb

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Dandenong Rangers' (0-2) road loss to Sydney Uni Flames (2-1) 65-70. Dandenong Rangers were ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 17-11 charge of Sydney Uni Flames, which allowed them to win the game. They made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American forward Asia Taylor (188-91, college: Louisville, agency: LBM Management) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international Belinda Snell (180-81) supported her with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Sydney Uni Flames players scored in double figures. Sydney Uni Flames' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Kayla Pederson (193-89, college: Stanford, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Dandenong Rangers. The former international guard Stephanie Cumming-Blicavs (178-90) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Sydney Uni Flames' next round opponent will be Townsville Fire on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dandenong Rangers will play against Canberra Capitals (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Sydney: A.Taylor 17+11reb, A.Wilson 14+5reb+3ast, B.Snell 14+7reb+3ast, K.Ebzery 14+1reb+5ast, J.Hamson 11+9reb, S.Walmsley 0Dandenong: K.Pederson 19+9reb+4ast, S.Cumming-Blicavs 15+7reb+3ast, S.Blicavs 14+7reb+3ast, C.Mijovic 9+4reb+1ast, T.Roberts 8+2reb, T.Lavey 0+2reb+4ast

The game with biggest result difference took place in Bendigo. Local Bendigo Spirit (1-2) outscored Perth Lynx (0-3) 106-71. The game was mostly controlled by Bendigo Spirit. Perth Lynx was better in second period 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Bendigo Spirit dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Perth Lynx's 34. Bendigo Spirit forced 19 Perth Lynx turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Bendigo Spirit players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American forward Betnijah Laney (183-93, college: Rutgers, agency: LBM Management) notched 27 points, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and international forward Kelsey Griffin (188-87, college: Nebraska) supported her with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bendigo Spirit players scored in double figures. Bendigo Spirit's coach Simon Pritchard felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Courtney Williams (173-94, college: S.Florida) did not help to save the game for Perth Lynx. Her fellow American import swingman Samantha Whitcomb (178-88, college: Washington) added 14 points and 5 assists for the guests. Bendigo Spirit's next round opponent will be Adelaide Lightning (#3) on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Perth Lynx will play against Boomers (#1) in Melbourne and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Bendigo: B.Laney 27+4reb+9ast, N.Payne 24+1reb, R.Banham 19+5reb+5ast, K.Griffin 17+8reb+4ast, A.Karaitiana 8+1reb+1ast, G.Richards 4+5reb+1astPerth: C.Williams 19+5reb+5ast, S.Whitcomb 14+4reb+5ast, A.Kunek 11+4reb+3ast, K.Standish 8+1reb, A.Ciabattoni 7+2reb+1ast, O.Thompson 4+4reb+2ast

Boomers smashed Bendigo Spirit in Melbourne 90-63. The game was mostly controlled by Boomers. Bendigo Spirit managed to win fourth quarter 25-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Boomers forced 21 Bendigo Spirit turnovers and outrebounded them 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Bendigo Spirit helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international center Elizabeth Cambage (203-91) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international Jenna OHea (185-87) chipped in 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Nadeen Payne (188-93) produced 16 points and guard Ebony Rolph (181-94) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bendigo Spirit will play next round against strong Adelaide Lightning trying to get back on the winning streak. Boomers will try to continue on its current victory against Perth Lynx at home. Top scorers:Melbourne: E.Cambage 25+14reb, C.Duever 12+3reb+1ast, M.Garrick 10+1reb+2ast, R.Cole 10+1reb+1ast, K.Purcell 9+5reb+2ast, A.Grant 7+4reb+2astBendigo: N.Payne 16+2reb, A.Karaitiana 11+2reb+2ast, E.Rolph 10+6reb+2ast, R.Banham 8+1reb, B.Laney 8+7reb+2ast, A.Spencer 4+5reb

An exciting game was played in Townsville. Townsville Fire faced Canberra Capitals. Host Townsville Fire (2-0) defeated guests from Canberra (2-2) 76-65. The former international center Suzy Batkovic-Brown (195-80) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Cayla George (192-89) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The former international point guard Natalie Hurst (164-83) responded with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international power forward Lauren Scherf (196-96) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Canberra Capitals' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Townsville Fire will meet Dandenong Rangers (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Canberra Capitals will play against Dandenong Rangers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Townsville: S.Batkovic-Brown 20+12reb+4ast, C.George 14+9reb+1ast, L.Mincy 13+6reb+3ast, K.Wilson 7+4reb+1ast, M.Donnelly 7+2reb+4ast, M.Murray 5+3reb+3astUC Capitals: L.Scherf 13+8reb+1ast, N.Hurst 13+5reb+6ast, A.Wehrung 9+5reb+1ast, M.Bass 8+1reb+1ast, R.Jarry 7+6reb+2ast, J.Hooper 7+5reb+1ast

No shocking result in a game when Adelaide Lightning (2-1) defeated at home Perth Lynx (0-3) 89-81. Adelaide Lightning players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. The former international center Abby Bishop (189-88) notched a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and the former international guard Nicole Seekamp (178-92, college: S.Dakota) supported her with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Even 25 points by American guard Courtney Williams (173-94, college: S.Florida) did not help to save the game for Perth Lynx. Her fellow American import forward Kayla Standish (187-89, college: Gonzaga) added 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Four Adelaide Lightning and five Perth Lynx players scored in double figures. Adelaide Lightning's next round opponent will be Bendigo Spirit (#6) at home. Perth Lynx will play against Boomers in Melbourne and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Adelaide: A.Bishop 35+10reb+3ast, L.Nicholson 14+12reb+2ast, N.Seekamp 13+8reb+7ast, C.Planeta 11+2reb+1ast, N.Novosel 7+4reb+6ast, J.Good 5+2rebPerth: C.Williams 25+4reb+1ast, K.Standish 14+10reb+4ast, A.Ciabattoni 13+4reb+2ast, S.Whitcomb 12+5reb+7ast, A.Kunek 11+3reb+1ast, O.Thompson 2

American Guard Natalie Novosel (180-G-89, agency: LBM Management) had an amazing evening in the last round for Adelaide, receiving a Australiabasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1. The 28-year old player was the main contributor (21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Sydney (1-1) 91-80. Adelaide was forced-out from the top positions in Australian WNBL. Adelaide is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a li... [read more]

American Guard Natalie Novosel (180-G-89, agency: LBM Management) had an amazing evening in the last round for Adelaide, receiving a Australiabasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1.The 28-year old player was the main contributor (21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Sydney (1-1) 91-80. Adelaide was forced-out from the top positions in Australian WNBL. Adelaide is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 1-1 record. Novosel turned to be Adelaide's top player in her first season with the team. Former University of Notre Dame star has very solid stats this year. Novosel is in league's top in points (6th best: 17.5ppg) and assists (2nd best: 9.0apg).

The second best player in last round's games was 23-year old American Courtney Williams (173-G-94) of Perth. Williams had a very good evening with a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Perth lost that game 80-93 to Sydney (1-1). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Williams is a newcomer at Perth, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 26.0ppg (#1). Her other stats are also decent: 12.0rpg and 4.0apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was former international center Cayla George (192-C-89) of league's second-best Townsville. George scored 17 points and grabbed twenty one rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Townsville, leading her team to a 63-54 win against #4 ranked Melbourne in a game of the week. Townsville has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. George also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for George as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader.

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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